The distance between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dettifoss → Tröllaskagi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
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There are several options for getting from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 38,010 ($275) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 5,270 ($38).
The distance between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 5,270 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 38,010 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. We recommend that you drive to Dettifoss. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dalvík, Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 38,010 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 30m | ISK 38,010($275) | 4 times a week | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ISK 5,270($38) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
Strætó
The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.